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In spite of the everlasting drive to bill more hours or service more paying clients, many law firms and bar associations enthusiastically support pro bono activities, with some firms even granting credit for the hours spent on such cases.
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In the midst of the current recession-induced pummeling of law firms and in-house legal departments, some positive changes are occurring that are setting the stage for a stronger industry. One is the quantity and quality of law firm mergers that are being consummated.
The success of any law firm is dependent on the quality of its lawyers. So, developing the next generation is always of monumental importance. But not all partners are skilled in effective mentoring. This article describes the basics of what makes a good mentor, and in turn, a good program.
Most law firms, like other companies, offer 401(k) plans to their workers. And many firms, like other companies, are looking to reduce their costs. One way of saving cash is to make changes to the 401(k) plan ' but making changes requires advance planning and advance time is running short for firms with 2010 calendar year plans.
In-depth analysis of recent important rulings.
A look at a recent interesting case.
New York State remains one of the few in which there is no legislation allowing for the use of electronic signatures for the purpose of creating a contract for the sale of real property. New York case law is divided on this issue, and thus fails to provide a clear answer as to whether an e-mail signature or other electronic signature may be used for documents related to real property.
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